19791128 TZHC Iringa
The accused was discharged because the prosecution entered a nolle prosequi, indicating insufficient evidence to proceed with the manslaughter charge.
- Citation
- 19791128 TZHC Iringa
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Joseph Kibiki
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 28 November 1979
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Sessions Case / Discharge Following Nolle Prosequi
- Outcome
- Accused discharged
- Legal Topics
- Manslaughter, Self Defence, Nolle Prosequi
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Joseph Kibiki
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal Sessions Case / Discharge Following Nolle Prosequi
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused committed manslaughter
- 2 Whether the accused acted in self-defence
Ratio Decidendi
The accused was discharged because the prosecution entered a nolle prosequi, indicating insufficient evidence to proceed with the manslaughter charge.
Court Disposition
Accused discharged
Orders
- Accused Joseph Kibiki is discharged pursuant to nolle prosequi entered by the Republic
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